Embedded inkstand



Jan. -25 1927.

w. T. GUTH EMBEDDED INKSTAND Filed 1380.1 1924 2 Sheds-Sheet 1 WITNESSES azqm INVENTOR i WILL/AM TO T r ATTORNEYS INVENTOR WITNESSES W/LL/AMT GUTH x I "ATTORNEYS Patented Jan. 25, 1927.

UNITED STATES WILLIAM T. Gown, F BRooKLYiv, NEW YORK.

EMBEDDED INKSTAND.

Application filed December 5, 1924. Serial No. 754,228.

This invention relates to embedded. inkstands and has for an object to provide an improved construction which will not only be efficient but which will be ornamental.

Another object of the invention is to provide an embedded inkstand wherein the parts are so arranged that articles cannot readily be accidentally forced into the inkwell.

A still further object is to provide an embedded inkstand and pencil and, pen rack which may be readily adapted for tables, flat top desks or roll top desks and when mounted in position be flush with the top of the support.

An additional object of the invention is to provide a combined embedded inkstand and rack wherein depressions are provided on a plurality of sides of the inkwells adapted to receive different articles and catch foreign 2o matter which may be accidentally forced toward the inkwells.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a construction adapted to be associated with desks, tables or the like wherein a number of articles are arranged on the table and are adapted to be shifted from place to place, the structure being such that the articles may be readily moved over the inkstand without disturbing any of the contents while at the same time the inkstand is ready for use continually.

In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a sectional view through Figure 2, approximately on line 1-1, the same illustrating the top part of a desk and the construction embodying the invention ap plied thereto.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view through a desk of the roll top type, the same showing an embodiment of the invention applied thereto.

Figure 3 is an enlarged plan view of a combined inkstand and rack embodying the invention.

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view through Figure 8, approximately on line le 1, part of a desk being shown in connection therewith.

Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view through Figure 3, approximately on line 55, part of a desk being shown in connection therewith. v

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional View through Figure 3, approximately on line 6-6, part of a desk being shown in contion therewith.

Figure 7 is a bottom plan view of one of the covering members shown in Figure 3.

Figure 8 is a detail fragmentary sectional view showing how the device may be used in connection with a wooden desk or other wooden support.

Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 8 but showing a modified construction wherein a retaining clip is provided.

In producing an embedded inkstand and rack, it is aimed to provide a convenient structure which will at the same time have a pleasing appearance. Also, it is aimed to provide a construction wherein are not only pockets and recesses presented for pens,

pencils, rubbers and the like but these recesses are arranged so as to catch any foreign or objectionable matter which may be pushed toward the inkwells and thereby prevent any objectionable matter being accidentally forced into the inkwells.

In the accompanying drawings 1 indicates a desk which may be a roll top desk as shown, a flat top desk, table or other support. It is of course, understood that the desk is not any part of the invention but is merely shown to illustrate the adaptation of the invention. In the drawing, the desk shown is a metal desk of substantially the usual type which is provided with a covering 2 on the top, said covering being the usual linoleum covering. An opening 3 is provided in the linoleum covering 2 which is larger than the opening 4 in the metal top sheet This provides a shelf or support for the overhanging flange 6 of the combined rack and inkstand 7 The flange 6 extends entirely around the inkstand and at the corners is provided with thickened portions or feet 8 whereby the stand rests on these thickened portions or feet and supports the upper edge of the inkstand flush with the upper edge of the covering 2. In case any of the parts should be uneven or the feet 8 too high, they may be readily filed off and the device there by readily fitted into position so that the upper surface will be flush with the upper surface of the desk. The flange 6 is integral with the remaining part of the device which is preferably made from a die casting, though it might be formed in some other manner. When applying the device to a desk, the position; of the opening in the linoleum covering fixes the location while the metal top sheet gives the desired support.

In constructing the device, comparatively deep pockets 9 and 10 are provided at each end in line with the well openings 11 and A comparatively wide and deep longitudinal depression 13 is provided directly 111 front of the well openings 11 and 12 and the pockets 9 and 10 as shown in Figure 3. Next to this longitudinal pocket are smaller pockets 14 and 15. Connecting passage-ways 16 and 17 are provided between the respective pockets l-l and and pocket 13 while a recess 18 is arranged in line with these passag ways whereby the fingers of a person may be readily inserted into the pockets for grasping the pen, pencil or other article. As the openings 11 and 12 are identical, the description of one will apply to both.

As indicated in Figures 5 and 6, the opening 12 is provided with an inturned flange 19 which receives the overhanging upper part of the inkwell 20, which inkwell may be of any desired kind. Around the upper part of the opening 12 is an offset 12 which is adapted to receive a covering plate 21 which is shown round though it might be square or some other shape without departing from the spirit of the invention. This covering plate is preferably held in place only by gravity and on the under surface is provided with runways 22 and 23 adapted to support the slide 24, which slide is provided with a small depression 25 whereby the pencil, pen or other implement may be inserted and the slide 24 shifted so as to expose the opening 26 in the plate 21 or to close said opening. A depending lug 27 is provided with plate 21 to limit the movement of the slide 24. in one direction and a pin 28 is provided for limiting the movementof the slide in the opposite direction. The plate 21 isalso provided with a groove 29 which may be painted or filled with enamel in some manner to produce an ornamental eil ect. The groove 29 not only presents an ornamental structure but also acts to receive dirt and dust which may be moved toward the opening 26 and in that manner prevent the dirt from entering the inkwell 20. In addition, the covering plate, as well as the top part of the stand 7, is provided with a design of shallow depressions 30 to be filled with enamel to produce an ornamental design as particularly illustrated in Figure 3. This design may be carried throughout the upper surface of the stand or may be limited to the space shown in Figure 3 without departing from the spirit of the invention.

When the device is in use, the plate 21 may be removed and inkwells 2O readily removed and reinserted at any time so as to be always in condition for use. It will he noted that the entire structure is not only embedded in the desk or other support but that it is embedded in such a manner as to be flush with the top so that articles either accidentally or intentionally moved across the desk will not be interrupted in their movement nor will they be caught by any part of the rack. Also, it will be noted that the outside wall of the rack and the various upstanding webs between the pockets as well as certain other parts, act in a certain sense as a substitute for the top of the desk which has been removed so that in ellect the only part of the top of the desk which is removed is the part occupied by the various pockets, grooves and the like.

The invention has been described and shown as applied to a metal desk but it is evident that the same might be applied to a wooden desk as indicated in Figure 8 wherein the structure is identical with the structure found in the other views except that the desk top 31 is naturally thicker than the metal top 5. It will, therefore, be noted that the invention is applicable to any form of desk, table or other support and particularly to supports provided with linoleum covered tops.

In Figure 9, a construction is disclosed wherein a clip 32 is provided, the same being held in place in any desired manner, as for instance, by a screw 33. The clip 32 acts to continually bear against the under side of the top of the desk, as for instance against the plate 5 and, consequently, locks the de vice to the desk so that it the desk is tilted or inverted, the device will always remain in correct position. By providing the construction set forth, the top plate 5 acts as a support while the linoleum acts to hold the device against shifting horizontally so that a co-ordination of the various parts is efl eoted. Both the opening in the plate 5 and the linoleum must be formed to lit the particular inkstand and rack and in turn the various legs or feet 8 must be of the proper height to cause the device to be flush with the upper surface of the linoleum.

What I claim is:

1. An embedded inkstand and rack formed to be embedded in its support so that no part will project above the material in which it is z-unbedded, said inkstand and rack comprising a body formed with openlugs giving access to inkwells, a plurality of pockets for receiving different articles and a plurality of supporting feet near the corners of the body, said reet extending downwardly from the under surface of tlre body, said feet being capable of being filed of? to cause the surface of the bodv to be adjusted properly to the top surface of the support in which it is embedded.

2. An embedded inkstand and rack formed to be embedded so that no part will project above the material in which it is embedded, said inkstand and rack comprising a body formed with an inkwell receivmg opening, a covering plate for said openllii 111; formed with an aperture, .said'covering plate having an annular depression between the outer edge and the aperture for catching foreign matter forced horizontally toward the aperture, and a closure for said aperture.

8. An embedded inkstand and rack formed to be embedded so that no part will project above the material in which it is embedded, said inkstand and rack comprising a body formed with a plurality of inkwell receiving openings and a plurality of article receiving pockets on one side of the body and the ends thereof, and a removable top plate for each of said openings, each of said plates having an annular depression therein, said depression and said pockets acting to receive foreign matter moved horizonta1ly toward said inkwell receiving open lngs.

4. An embedded inkstand and rack formed to be embedded so that no part will project above the material in which it is embedded, said inkstand and rack comprising a body having its upper surface so formed as to largely replace the support cut out for its embodiment, said body having openings giving access to inkwells, an annular depression in said body and surrounding each of said openings, and a plurality of article receiving pockets, said annular depressions and said pockets acting to intercept foreign matter moved horizontally toward said inkwell openings.

WILLIAM T. GUTH. 

